Ms. Kendra Cabler

Dr. Kendra Cabler is passionate about all things diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a learning and development professional, she specializes at the intersection of leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion within communities and organizations. An experienced consultant, facilitator, and educator; she holds a Ph.D. in Adult Learning and Organizational Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University, an M.Ed. in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership and a B.A. in Sociology, both from the College of William & Mary. Her academic research focuses on the development of cultural competence in higher education professionals and the implications for university communities. With nearly a decade of experience as a DEI professional, Dr. Cabler has worked with senior leaders in higher education, corporate, non-profit, and government sectors to explore what it means to cultivate and facilitate a culture of inclusion across the organization. She is currently an organizational development consultant for Cook Ross, Inc. where she supports clients on the assessment and strategy team to develop strategic solutions to organizational challenges through the lens of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. In this role she works with stakeholders to impact organizational culture by engaging employees, supporting leaders, and responding to the shifting needs of our global world.